Kaze said, “I support that. As long as you are happy, Mother.” “Kaze, my son-in-law, you know me best. You two are not as supportive as he is!” Agnes was delighted to find someone on her side. “Whatever, Mom. Brag all you want.” Darcy was happy that her mother finally accepted Kaze as her son-in-law. They also talked about Darcy’s intention to hire more people for the company. Silver Wind Company suffered a huge turnover a while back and was in severe lack of manpower. “From now on, Silver Wind is my career and everything. I will do my best to bring it back on track.” Darcy looked regretful when she said those words. She had worked at Quintessential Group since she graduated and devoted almost everything to her work. Moreover, it was her goal to regain the company’s former glory and reinstate her father back to his righteous position. Now that they had broken away from Master Quint and the extended company, she might not be able to remain at Quintessential Group.
Samus reached out to King Kong right away. This time, the call got through. He asked King Kong to seize Horizon Mirror Mansion tomorrow and would reward the man with fifty thousand once succeeded. All King Kong needed to do was send his men to scare Darcy and her family away and they could get the money. It was an easy job, at least from the looks of it. “Horizon Mirror? That’s a high-class residential area. The security guards from the Heavensward Group are professionals from a top-tier security company. This is a difficult job.” King Kong sounded troubled on the phone. Samus flattered the man, saying, “King Kong, you are Gold Tooth’s best hitman. No professional security guards are a problem for you. We’ve known each other for so long, can you do me a favor?” “Fine. I’ll take this job. I am only doing this for you and no one else.” Right before Samus could thank the man, King Kong added, “But, you must pay me more.” “Grandfather, he wants five million!” Samus covere
King Kong shouted, “You two! Hold it right there!” Agnes was terrified by the mob of gangsters in front of her house. King Kong strutted over and bellowed, “Are you two old hags Hector and Agnes Quint living in Horizon Mirror Mansion? You and your family are moving out today!” “Why must we move out? This is our house!” Despite her fear, Agnes tried to reason with the man, but the gangsters were not there to reason with her. Slap! King Kong slapped her in the face and bellowed arrogantly, “I don’t care whose house it is. You move when I tell you to!” “What if we refused?” Kaze and Draco came out of the house when they heard the commotion. When he saw Agnes covering her face, his eyes turned bloodthirsty. “Oh? Here’s a stubborn one.” King Kong looked at Kaze with a grim look. “Get him! I want ten slaps on his face!” One of the gangsters went up to Kaze, looking fierce as he raised his hand. Thump! Before he could touch Kaze’s face, a powerful kick landed on hi
Kaze talked to Hector and Agnes quite a bit to calm them down. He sent them back into the house to rest after what happened. When he came back out, Bruno and his men came over in a hurry. “Mr. Lee. I am so sorry about what happened. It is the security’s mistake to let those gangsters in here. It is our responsibility.” Bruno bowed and apologized to Kaze. “The security guards are really useless,” Kaze said coldly. The security personnel were not some old men part-timers; they were hired from professional security companies, yet they were unable to hold back a bunch of gangsters. “Mr. Lee, they were frightened by the name Gold Tooth. I gave them a strict order and requested more men to guard the place. If the gangsters return, the security guards will stop them with their lives.” Bruno felt helpless as well. He could frighten off others using Heavensward’s name but it did not work against the gangsters who disregarded the law. “That won’t be necessary. I will not be usi
“A woman?” Darcy frowned. “Yeah. She looks rich. She had a chauffeur driving her around in a Maybach. Judging from her looks and presence, she must be a powerful woman in the business world. Even Mr. Bandino from the Heavensward Group respected her.” Kelly observed Darcy’s reaction closely. She asked, “You don’t know about it? Kaze bought the furniture using that woman’s money. Do you know why I failed the interview? Because I bumped into your husband and that woman together that day. They were…” She rolled her sleeves up. “Look at this. Mr. Bandino already agreed to hire me but because of what your husband said, I was thrown out by the security guard.” Darcy did not expect something like that to happen. “Kelly, are you serious?” Kelly nodded. “What? Do you think I’m lying to you? I lost my job and got thrown out in public. Why would I lie to you with something so embarrassing?” Darcy was suspicious. Kaze barely knew Kelly. Why would he ruin her chance at the intervie
“Kelly, you’ve really done it. Darcy isn’t a drinker, yet you got her drunk.” Henry looked at Darcy’s blushing face and licked his lips pervertedly. It had been years since he tried to sleep with Darcy, and now with Kelly’s help, he was able to make his dream come true. “It wasn’t my doing, she finished all the wine on her own.” Kelly was delighted. “Henry, now that I’ve helped you get Darcy, don’t forget to refer me to a good job.” “You little wench. As if you don’t want to take revenge on Kaze Lee.” Henry held Kelly by the waist and grinned. “Don’t worry. It’s just a job. Piece of cake.” After Darcy’s birthday party, Henry got in touch with Kelly, hoping to establish a connection with Sky High Investment Group. However, Kelly was fired and she was no longer a useful pawn to him. The frequent contact, however, got them together. Henry knew Kelly used to be Darcy’s classmate, so he thought of using her to get to Darcy. That was why Kelly waited for Darcy in the lo
“Thank you Henry, but I have to go back to the office.” Darcy got out of bed and wanted to leave, but she was stopped by Henry before she could get to the door. He caught her by her arm. “You reek of alcohol. How can you work like this? Take a shower before you leave.” Darcy tried to break free but she was not strong enough. She knew she could not anger him or else she would be in grave danger. She nodded. “I’ll go take a shower then.” Henry then released her arm. Darcy took a deep breath to force herself to calm down as she walked to the bathroom. The bathroom had frosted glass, which prevented a clear view from outside. She locked the door as soon as she went inside. She searched her pockets for her phone but she did not find anything on herself. “What are you looking for? Is it this?” Henry’s voice came from outside the bathroom. He waved Darcy’s phone and grinned. “Henry, why is my phone with you?” Darcy’s expression turned pale. “Your darling called y
“Fuck off!” Kaze did not have time for Kelly. He slammed her against the wall and strode into the elevator. Bang! Henry easily kicked open the frosted glass door. Darcy was knocked to the wall and got hurt. She winced in pain. “If you don’t want to shower, then come out with me!” Henry grabbed her hand and pulled her out. “Let go of me! This is not right! It’s illegal!” No matter how hard Darcy struggled, she could not overpower a tall man like Henry and was hauled out of the bathroom. “Illegal? I make the rules around here!” Henry tossed her onto the bed. He pulled out a strip of blue tablets and took one. His debaucherous past had taken a toll on his body and he suffered from erectile dysfunction. Finally, he got his hands on his dream prey, so he was prepared for this. Off went his shirt and he stared at Darcy lustfully. She was in a disheveled state—afraid, helpless, and in despair. Her pitiful look, however, aroused Henry even more. “I heard you haven
“Just tell me what you need, Arthur. You wouldn’t be calling unless you have received orders.” Philip was surprised to get a call from Arthur. Though they were acquainted, they had only communicated because of work. “We have just left Rising Sun. Don’t approve the films for now.” Arthur was blunt. “I can do that, but can I ask why?” Philip was caught in a dilemma because he had just promised Jet to release the films. Philip needed to know if the orders to delay came from a high power who could cover his ass. “Since you got a call from me, you should know that there are eyes on Jet. “You should know what you can and cannot say. Otherwise, you never know when you’re going to lose your job.” Arthur threatened. Philip was reluctant. He accepted Jet’s payment, and now he had to go back on his word. Nevertheless, Arthur was part of the Viper’s Den, and his status was rather unique. Arthur provided services to confidential individuals. These individuals were elites among t
A balanced, profitable dynamic had been developed among the ports in Butterworth. Jet spotted his chance in the lucrative port business. He covertly took out some money to invest in a dying port. The port was situated in a more remote area. Some businesspeople favored more accessible ports. This drove shippers away from the dying port. Jet snagged the steal and improved the logistics and facilities around the area. The port was up and running again. Business at the port was decent enough. As the Frosts would run their business through the port, the local economy took off too. It was a good thing. However, Jet set his sights on several residential buildings around the area. He needed space to accommodate containers. The land was required to make business at the port more profitable. This triggered a whole new thing. Jet could spend some money to buy the residents out of their homes. However, the residents preferred to stay put in their long-time homes. No a
“I’ll keep the bank cards for now. I’ll talk to our superiors and give you a decision. Since the man said that the cards are meant for us, they won’t be going anywhere.” Knox had no idea who Kaze was, but he knew Arthur was with the Viper’s Den. Arthur must be someone from high places. Eli soon put the little incident behind him. He got a call from Aloysius yesterday and was made aware of Jet’s plans. The films had been put on hold for far too long, and the people above Eli were anxious to get things moving. Though Eli was surprised by the review board’s visit, everything was still in his control. Eli left the matter at that without reporting the incident to the higher-ups. The flashy, red car sped along the road. Arthur kept looking back at Kaze, eager to find out about the next plan. Arthur brought Kaze out today to witness how Eli and his team operated. As it happened, Eli adopted such a shallow ploy. Arthur was not surprised, though. Eli’s methods were common.
Eli dined offhandedly as if he had taken hold of the group. His words were layered with threat. “What? Are you trying to replace us?” Knox asked in disbelief. “I don’t have that power, but the investor does. I heard that he enjoyed dinner with your superiors. I’m sure the project will get the green light in no time. “Even if you didn’t approach me today, my team and I would have invited you out for a get-together.” Eli knew when to back down, easing the tension in the air. It was another type of reconciliation. Eli needed to go through the review board to get the rights to air the films. The carrot-and-stick approach was the best way forward. Kaze was surprised by the sophistication of Eli’s tactics. Still, he believed he had come to the right place. Sure enough, Jet would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Surely, he was bound to leave loose ends. Nevertheless, he probably did not care. Arthur cocked his head back to look at Kaze. Kaze grinned, unbothered
The purpose of the visit was to inform Rising Sun that the films did not make the cut. Since Rising Sun would not make the necessary amendments, the project would come to a halt. “Please, don’t. Since we are all here, we should talk it out.” It took Eli quite some effort to get the group to the hotel. Eli had plans to please the crowd, so he could not let them leave just yet. This went beyond getting the green light for the films. Eli needed to make the group happy. “There is nothing more to talk about. We can’t proceed unless you make the changes.” There was no way around it. Since Rising Sun refused to make the right amendments, and Knox had orders about putting a hold on Rising Sun’s films, that was one less problem for Knox to deal with. Eli could not let the group walk out on him. Hence, he quickly sent people in. Several thinly clad women entered, each holding a small bag. Despite the weightlessness, the bag appeared to be carrying something of substance. “You
For that reason, Rising Sun’s film productions were not cleared to be aired. “I told you the reason. The investor supplied us with the scripts, and we were told to base our productions on the scripts. Our hands are tied.”Eli would have made the amendments if he could. He knew where the problem lay. However, the company had to take the investor’s perspective into consideration. In the end, the films were yet to be approved for release. “I guess you won’t get the permission to air them then.” Knox was surprised that Rising Sun would not budge on the matter. Nevertheless, Knox and his team were not there to give the all-clear or talk some sense into Rising Sun. Knox and his team could care less about what Eli had to say. “We’re serious about getting the approval. “I’m sorry that we aren’t a better host for your visit today. Why don’t we move to the nearby hotel for a talk?” With the review board making an appearance, Eli knew there was still hope. If Eli did not grab
Arthur chuckled, his smile carrying a touch of sleaziness. “Oh, I see.” A realization dawned on Kaze. “Are you with quality control?” Several individuals in dark blue suits approached. The men and women carried files and documents. Kaze nodded without a word. “We are just here to announce the results. We shouldn’t be long.” Arthur came forward to engage with them. The group was likely given the heads-up as they had the right number of people. They swaggered into Rising Sun’s building. The general manager straightened up his tie in a fluster and walked out. None of the film productions made the cut yet, and the delay was costing the company money by the day. At this rate, the project would go down under. Eli, the general manager, rushed to the entrance upon learning the news. The review team was there to do one final check. The films would get the green light if the board found that everything was up to par. The head office would stop putting pressure on
Given Kaze’s status, Alfonso knew better than to have him waiting under the hot sun. Of course, he would send his people to be on standby for Kaze’s arrival. Peter only came to the rescue when Kaze was pestered by some street gang. Alfonso’s omission of Kaze’s identity led to this hiccup. Kaze did not care one bit about the incident. Heck, he did not even bring it up. Arthur straightened his back nervously, becoming even more cautious behind the wheel. “You knew, but why didn’t you say anything, Mr. Lee? You didn’t even tell on us.” Arthur could not understand why. However, he had more respect for the man. “I didn’t see a point. You’ll learn what happens when you displease me, so I won’t bother telling you now.” Kaze was mild-mannered as ever. He spoke softly without a hint of anger. All the more Arthur revered him. “Mr. Lee, we didn’t do our jobs right. We didn’t know who you were.“But my duty is to protect you in the dark. “We saw you getting out of the train
“Rising Sun is a media company. Several of their films are about to be released. They are trying to get them approved to air due to some censorship issues.” Arthur took out a document. “Are there any issues with the films? Why aren’t they approved yet?” Kaze asked curiously. Kaze had no idea. “There are some issues. They aren’t fit to be aired. “Typically, there aren’t a lot of restrictions for film productions so long as the themes aren’t sensitive topics. “But these films featured altered history. The company has been asked multiple times to make revisions, but the films still don’t make the cut.” The Viper’s Den’s members were not privy to the information. The Frosts were insignificant. Kaze was after the Frosts. Otherwise, the Viper’s Den would not waste its resources on a mere film production company. Jet’s investment of nearly ten million bucks in Rising Sun caught the Viper’s Den’s attention. The delayed approval of the films would be catastrophic to the in